Professional Biography: I am a graduate of Western Michigan University and hold a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development with an emphasis in early childhood education. Go Broncos! Through the years, I have worked in children’s ministry, youth ministry, and college and careers ministry. As your child’s teacher, it is my goal that each child feels loved, respected, and appreciated. Most importantly I strive to instill a love for God and for learning. 

Personal Biography: My husband and I live in Hopkins on 17 acres of country property. We have four adult children and four amazing grandkids! 

Some of My Favorites: Coffee, Peppermint Patties, Banana Laffy Taffy,  Diet Coke, Target, and Cats.

Restaurantes: Olive Garden, Panera, and Starbucks.

3 Words That Describe Me: Encouraging, Nurturing, and Creative

Hobbies: Photography, Sewing, Singing

Movies: Forrest Gump, First Knight, and War Room

Sports: Gymnastics, Football, and Track and Field

Poem: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Book: Same Kind of Different as Me 

Bible Verse: I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the

secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4: 12-13